BOOT DÜSSELDORF 2027: THE WORLD OF BOATING UNDER...

More than 1,500 exhibitors, 15 halls, boats of every size, and nine days of boating and water-sports action. If boats, sailing, diving, surfing, or dreaming about your next escape on the water are your thing, mark your calendar. From January 23–31, 2027, boot Düsseldorf returns to Germany, bringing together more than 1,500 manufacturers, retailers, and destinations from nearly 70 countries. With more than 1,000 boats and yachts expected, this is one of the biggest gatherings...

Charles “Doug” Oudin 1946–2026

A life well lived, a harbor well kept, and a whole lot of stories worth telling. Charles Douglas “Doug” Oudin was born in Whittier, California, in 1946. Over the course of his life, he found his place in a world where the sea, adventure, family, and a good story were never far apart. For 32 years, he called Two Harbors on Catalina Island his professional home, and for countless boaters who passed through that little...

Thomas R. Wagner – Fair Winds & Following Seas

Thomas R. Wagner, a beloved husband and dedicated father, passed away on September 14, 2026. He was the loving partner to his wife of...

SOMEDAY NEVER COMES

Or: Why You Need to Untie Those Damn Dock Lines One of the biggest questions facing anyone who dreams of going cruising is a simple...

Decadence? You Bet!

After clearing customs, we rafted alongside our friends on the 203-foot VIRGINIAN. The harbor was packed, and there wasn't another place to tie up. As...

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Okay, here’s the question of the day: How many of you have stood on the deck of your boat, looking into a black and...

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This two-owner boat was purchased by the current owner in 2002 and in 2014 sailed from Canada to Mexico's Sea of Cortez where she...

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This is the full 114 minute video! The Boat Geeks #44 - "Sailor Barry" Collins, popular YouTuber and Sail Cargo entrepreneur. Barry has long been harboring...

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Thomas R. Wagner – Fair Winds & Following Seas

Thomas R. Wagner, a beloved husband and dedicated father, passed away on September 14, 2026. He was the loving partner to his wife of...

SOMEDAY NEVER COMES

Or: Why You Need to Untie Those Damn Dock Lines One of the biggest questions facing anyone who dreams of going cruising is a simple...

Decadence? You Bet!

After clearing customs, we rafted alongside our friends on the 203-foot VIRGINIAN. The harbor was packed, and there wasn't another place to tie up. As...

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If boats, water and nine days of nautical overload sound like your kind of vacation, mark the calendar: boot Düsseldorf runs January 23–31, 2027, in...

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Kathy and Ralph, experienced adventurers, spent their retirement sailing aboard Simplicity, spending summers in New England and embracing the warmth of Caribbean winters. Their final voyage with the Salty Dawg Sailing Association crew took an unthinkable turn as Simplicity was found abandoned in St. Vincent, bearing chilling evidence of a violent struggle.

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Healthy Cruising: Keeping the Peace Aboard (Yoga Helps)

Every boat has a moment. The watch change that runs late, the fender nobody tied properly, the crewmate who narrates every wave. Whether it's a shared sail, a dock full of Scouts, or close friends who suddenly discover they...

BOOT DÜSSELDORF 2027: THE WORLD OF BOATING UNDER ONE ROOF

More than 1,500 exhibitors, 15 halls, boats of every size, and nine days of boating and water-sports action. If boats, sailing, diving, surfing, or dreaming about your next escape on the water are your thing, mark your calendar. From January...

Charles “Doug” Oudin 1946–2026

A life well lived, a harbor well kept, and a whole lot of stories worth telling. Charles Douglas “Doug” Oudin was born in Whittier, California, in 1946. Over the course of his life, he found his place in a world...

Thomas R. Wagner – Fair Winds & Following Seas

Thomas R. Wagner, a beloved husband and dedicated father, passed away on September 14, 2026. He was the loving partner to his wife of 55 years, Nancy, and an adoring father to his daughter, Sienna. Thom was well-known in...